The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I // Agnes Varda // 1 hour 22 minutes

The Gleaners and I (2000) is Agnès Varda at the height of her powers—an intimate, philosophical look at those who live off what others leave behind. Blending curiosity, compassion, and playfulness, it’s one of the greatest films about non-fiction filmmaking ever made.

Doc Turtleneck is a screening series dedicated to non-fiction films that challenge traditional notions of truth. While documentaries are often seen as arbiters of reality, this series emphasizes that "truth" in cinema is always shaped by perspective and interpretation.

The films showcased in Doc Turtleneck embrace this complexity, blending innovation and introspection to explore how stories are told and how meaning is made. Whether through the filmmaker’s presence, experimental structures, or evocative imagery, these works champion a nuanced approach to non-fiction, inviting audiences to question, reflect, and engage with the many layers of reality.

Host or Publisher Stray Cat Film Center